Bank Glass vs. IV8888 and Jerry Miculek

This video rigorously tests Armitek's UL Level 6, 7, and 8 ballistic glass against various calibers, including .22 LR, 9mm, 10mm, 12 gauge, 5.56mm, .308, .300 Win Mag, and .50 BMG. The glass successfully stopped all tested rounds, with higher levels performing as expected against their rated calibers. Notably, even the .50 BMG was stopped by a stack of ballistic glass layers.

Jerry Miculek showcases his favorite Smith & Wesson handguns, including the 9mm 929 revolver with a titanium cylinder and the N-frame 627 chambered in .38/.357 Magnum. He also highlights the lightweight 340 PD for concealed carry and the M&P 9L Performance Center as a competition pistol. The collection is rounded out by the discontinued S&W 2213 .22 LR plinker.

This video tests the terminal ballistics of various ammunition types, including a standard .38 Special, a Hornady Flex Tip .357 Magnum, and a unique 36-grain plastic projectile called the Thunder Zap. The plastic projectile, traveling at 2200 fps, demonstrated extreme surface damage with shallow penetration, highlighting the significant impact of velocity and projectile design on terminal performance.

This episode of Gun Gripes debates the utility of revolvers versus modern semi-automatic pistols for personal protection. While revolvers offer simplicity and reliability, their limited capacity and slower reloads are significant drawbacks compared to autoloaders. However, revolvers excel in specific roles like hunting and as reliable backup guns, especially with powerful magnum cartridges.

This video compares the ballistic resistance of Lexan (polycarbonate) and multi-layered bulletproof glass against 9mm FMJ ammunition. Both materials demonstrated significant resistance, requiring approximately 4-6 concentrated shots to achieve penetration. The Lexan showed less initial damage but eventually yielded, while the bulletproof glass spiderwebbed and shattered but held initially. The test highlights that 'bulletproof' materials have limits and are resistant rather than impenetrable.

The Mossberg 590S Shockwave is a versatile 12-gauge firearm legally classified as a smooth bore firearm, not a shotgun, making it non-NFA compliant. Its key feature is the ability to reliably cycle a wide range of shell lengths, from 1.75-inch mini shells to 3-inch shells, without adapters. The review demonstrates its effectiveness with various ammunition types, including specialized slugs and birdshot loads, and discusses potential upgrades like laser sights and its suitability for home defense.

This video showcases the Arsenal Firearms AF2011, a unique double-barreled 1911 pistol, firing two .45 ACP rounds per trigger pull. Professional shooter Jerry Miculek demonstrates an astonishing 'quad-wield' rapid-fire capability, achieving 20 rounds in 1.5 seconds with impressive accuracy. The analysis covers the pistol's recoil impulse, comparing it to heavy magnum calibers due to its dual reciprocating slides.

Jerry Miculek shattered speed shooting records, firing 8 rounds in 1 second and completing a 12-shot reload in 2.99 seconds. He used a Smith & Wesson Performance Center 8-shot revolver, demonstrating elite marksmanship and reloading techniques. This content highlights the pinnacle of competitive revolver shooting.

Lena Miculek, a World Champion shooter, details the revolutionary 'quad load' technique for shotgun competitions. This method, enabled by a specialized shell caddy system, allows shooters to load four shells at once, dramatically increasing speed and efficiency. The video showcases the evolution of this technology from its debut at the World Shoot to becoming an industry standard, fundamentally altering shotgun competition strategy and performance.

Jerry Miculek demonstrates a high-speed shotgun reload technique, achieving 8 shots in 3.5 seconds. He emphasizes that reloading speed is often more critical than shooting speed in competition. The video details the Mossberg 930 JM Pro setup, including specific modifications like the Arredondo speed loader chute and Nordic Components extension, and discusses safety modifications on speed loaders.